Product Description
This exquisite sterling silver card case, crafted in Birmingham in 1938 by renowned silversmiths WJ Myatt & Co, exemplifies fine English craftsmanship of the early 20th century. Measuring 8.5 x 5.5cm, it features ornate hand-chased scrollwork on both sides with a central cartouche, left plain for initials or a crest. Designed as an elegant accessory for the well-dressed gentleman or lady of the period, this piece reflects the refinement of pre-war England.
Collectors of English silver and Art Deco–era accessories value Myatt’s work for its quality and beauty, making this a rare and timeless keepsake.
Each piece in our collection carries the subtle marks of time, adding to its authenticity and charm. Any notable details are thoughtfully included in the description and imagery. Should you wish to see more, we are always happy to assist.
If this piece could talk, it would recall slipping neatly into the pocket of a well-tailored coat, accompanying its owner to soirées, meetings and formal gatherings in Birmingham during the 1930s. Its silver surface would once have caught the glow of candlelit rooms as names were exchanged, introductions made and reputations quietly formed.
Objects such as these were more than practical accessories — they reflected refinement, social ritual and the quiet elegance of another era. Carefully carried and preserved through decades of change, this silver card case still holds a sense of dignity and personal history.
Today, it remains not only a beautiful example of English silver craftsmanship, but also a tangible reminder of the hands, conversations and occasions it may once have accompanied.